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Explore Central and East Europe

Explore the hip and historic countries of Central and East Europe. Hidden from view for much of the 20th century, they can boast gorgeous countryside, congenial people and sturdy villages as well as rococo capitals and medieval town centers. Changing with every moment that goes by, these places should be visited now before they are fully and irretrievably “discovered.”

Why Travel with MIR to Central & East Europe

Over two decades of Central and East Europe travel experience

MIR small group tour Belarus, Ukraine & Moldova was honored by National Geographic Traveler as a “Tour of a Lifetime”

Twice named one of National Geographic Adventure’s “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth”

Fodor’s Travel Intelligence blog praised MIR for expertise in planning custom trips for travelers exploring their roots in Central and East Europe

Travel programs such as Stanford and Northwestern universities have chosen MIR to guide them to Central and East Europe

On-the-ground support and quality you can trust

Personalized travel planning from start to finish

Guides and tour managers that clients rave about

Signature Experiences

We regularly garner compliments from our travelers for the inspired opportunities we provide to help them get to know the local people. Below is just a sampling of the Central and East Europe experiences MIR has designed to take our clients far from the familiar.

Learn to cook pierogiLearn how to make traditional Polish-style pierogi, Poland’s national dish, with a private chef....

Relish a home-cooked Moldovan meal

Various locations in Moldova

Suggested Journeys

Embrace the culture of the Polish highlanders, or goraleDrive into the foothills of the Tatra Mountains to discover the timber architecture, embroidered costumes and savory cuisine of the Polish highlanders...

Custom and private travel is our specialty. We’ve been designing unforgettable custom itineraries to Central and East Europe for over two decades; a majority of our guests travel on custom itineraries.

Raise a toast to “Bull’s Blood” wineMake your way to the wine country northeast of Budapest, where the town of Eger is renowned for its beautifully preserved architecture and its deep red "Bull's Blood" wine....

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Suggested Itineraries for Private Travel

Whether you’re looking for a compact trip with all the highlights or something a little roomier with some of the extras, MIR offers itineraries that are available on a private departure basis with your choice of dates. They can also serve as inspiration for your own custom itinerary.

Our itinerary, your dates – great for solo travelers, couples or small groups.

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Traveler Reviews

“I was totally impressed with the guides (all of them). Their command of English and their professional approach to each tour. They were frank and forthcoming in discussing their respective countries & often accommodated our personal wishes for special requests.”- J.A. Smith - Saylorsburg, PA